"America: The Owner's Manual"

"America: The Owner's Manual" by Robert S. Kaplan is a practical guide that examines the United States as a complex organization needing strategic management. It uses the analogy of a corporate owner’s handbook to analyze the nation’s systems—like healthcare, education, economy, and governance—highlighting how they work together and where improvements are needed. The book aims to provide insights into better decision-making and policy adjustments, encouraging a systematic approach to understanding and improving the functioning of the country, much like maintaining and optimizing a large, intricate organization.